Rolex Green Spaces Manager

About Rolex

Rolex is a prestigious Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision engineering and timeless design. As a privately held Maison headquartered in Geneva with global retail and manufacturing operations, Rolex emphasises craftsmanship, operational excellence and long-term stewardship of its sites and people.

Role & Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee the maintenance, improvement and seasonal programming of all vegetated and landscaped areas across the site(s).
• Manage a team of grounds and horticultural staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling and performance management.
• Develop and implement planting schemes, pruning schedules and turf management plans that align with the brand’s aesthetic and sustainability goals.
• Specify, operate and maintain irrigation systems, soil amendments and groundskeeping machinery; coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Supervise external contractors and suppliers for landscaping, tree surgery, pest control and specialised works; prepare and manage scopes of work and contracts.
• Control budgets for materials, plant procurement and third-party services; monitor costs and approve purchases within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with local environmental, safety and chemical-use regulations, and maintain accurate records for permits, treatments and waste disposal.
• Collaborate with facilities, security and workplace teams to integrate landscape projects with site infrastructure and events, and to protect operational continuity.
• Champion biodiversity and sustainability initiatives on site, including native planting, water conservation and pollinator habitats.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in horticulture, landscape management, agronomy or a closely related discipline (vocational diploma, technical degree or bachelor’s degree).
• Certification or demonstrable knowledge of pesticide regulations, safe chemical handling and integrated pest management where applicable.
• Valid training/certification for operation of grounds machinery (e.g. tractors, mowers, chainsaws) and for safe working at height if required.
• Proven ability to prepare budgets, manage purchase orders and control third-party contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills with a strong emphasis on team development and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Experience

Several years (typically 3–7+) of progressive experience in landscape or grounds management, including direct supervisory responsibility and experience managing external contractors and budgets for medium-to-large sites.

Education

Vocational diploma, technical degree or bachelor's degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, agronomy or a related field; professional certifications in pesticide handling or grounds equipment operation preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Rolex cultivates a culture of exacting standards, discretion and long-term commitment to craft and site stewardship. Employees operate within a structured, meritocratic environment where attention to detail, reliability and respect for heritage are highly valued.

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